Pinpoint Test AJ: B1414:11, B1414:12, B1414:13, B1419:11, B1419:12, B1419:13
- Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The RCM monitors the driver front door and passenger C-pillar side impact sensors and circuits for the following faults:
- Open circuit
- Short to voltage
- Short to ground
- Faulted driver front door side impact sensor
- Faulted passenger C-pillar side impact sensor
If a fault is detected, the RCM stores DTC B1414:11, B1414:12, B1414:13, B1419:11, B1419:12 or B1419:13 in memory and sends a message to the IPC to illuminate the airbag warning indicator.
- A short to ground on either impact sensor feed circuit sets DTC B1414:11 and B1419:11.
- A short to voltage on either impact sensor feed circuit sets DTC B1414:12 and B1419:12.
- A CMDTC for circuit short to battery (failure type: 12) can be set by a short to voltage on the return circuit of the impact sensor.
- When the feed circuit of either impact sensor is shorted to voltage, an invalid data received fault (failure type :81) may also be present for both sensors.
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition RCM B1414:11 Driver Side Restraints Sensor 1: Circuit Short To Ground A fault is indicated when the RCM senses a shorted driver front door side impact sensor, a shorted passenger C-pillar side impact sensor, a short to ground on the driver front door side impact sensor feed circuit or a short to ground on the passenger C-pillar side impact sensor feed circuit. RCM B1414:12 Driver Side Restraints Sensor 1: Circuit Short To Battery A fault is indicated when the RCM senses a short to voltage on the driver front door side impact sensor feed or return circuits or a short to voltage on the passenger C-pillar side impact sensor feed or return circuits. RCM B1414:13 Driver Side Restraints Sensor 1: Circuit Open A fault is indicated when the RCM senses an open driver front door side impact sensor circuit. RCM B1419:11 Passenger Side Restraints Sensor 2: Circuit Short To Ground A fault is indicated when the RCM senses a shorted driver front door side impact sensor, a shorted passenger C-pillar side impact sensor, a short to ground on the driver front door side impact sensor feed circuit or a short to ground on the passenger C-pillar side impact sensor feed circuit. RCM B1419:12 Passenger Side Restraints Sensor 2: Circuit Short To Battery A fault is indicated when the RCM senses a short to voltage on the driver front door side impact sensor feed or return circuits or a short to voltage on the passenger C-pillar side impact sensor feed or return circuits. RCM B1419:13 Passenger Side Restraints Sensor 2: Circuit Open A fault is indicated when the RCM senses an open passenger C-pillar side impact sensor circuit. Possible Sources
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Driver front door side impact sensor
- Passenger C-pillar side impact sensor
- RCM
Visual Inspection and Pre-checks
- Inspect for damaged wiring harness(es).
WARNING: Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an accidental Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) deployment. Never compromise or depart from these instructions. Failure to precisely follow all instructions could result in serious personal injury from an accidental deployment.NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may cause damage to the connector.NOTE: Most faults are due to connector and/or wiring concerns. Carry out a thorough inspection and verification before proceeding with the pinpoint test.NOTE: SRS components should only be disconnected or reconnected when instructed to do so within a pinpoint test step. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect diagnosis of the SRS.NOTE: Always make sure the correct SRS component is being installed. Parts released for other vehicles may not be compatible even if they appear physically similar. Check the part number listed in the Ford parts catalog to make sure the correct component is being installed. If an incorrect SRS component is installed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may set.NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.NOTE: Do not probe any impact sensor. The impact sensor cannot be tested using a multi-meter. - AJ1 RETRIEVE RCM (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
REFER to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions .
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.
Were any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved on-demand during self-test?
Yes The fault(s) cannot be cleared until corrected and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are no longer retrieved on-demand during self-test.For DTC B1414:11 or B1419:11, GO to AJ2 For DTC B1414:12 or B1419:12, GO to AJ6 For DTC B1414:13, GO to AJ8 For DTC B1419:13, GO to AJ11 No The fault is intermittent when present as a CMDTC only. GO to AJ15 - AJ2 CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 1 DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (SHORT TO GROUND INDICATED)NOTE: This pinpoint test step attempts to change the fault reported by the RCM by inducing a different fault condition. If the fault reported changes, this indicates the RCM is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Disconnect Driver Door Side Impact Sensor C567.
- Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.
Did the on-demand Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) change from B1414:11 to B1414:13?
Yes INSTALL a new driver door side impact sensor. REFER to: Front Door Side Impact Sensor . GO to AJ16 No GO to AJ3 - AJ3 CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 2 DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (SHORT TO GROUND INDICATED)NOTE: This pinpoint test step attempts to change the fault reported by the RCM by inducing a different fault condition. If the fault reported changes, this indicates the RCM is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Connect Driver Door Side Impact Sensor C567.
- Disconnect Passenger C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3212.
- Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.
Did the on-demand DTC change from B1419:11 to B1419:13?
Yes INSTALL a new passenger C-pillar side impact sensor. REFER to: C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor . No GO to AJ4 - AJ4 CHECK THE DRIVER FRONT DOOR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR FEED CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND AND SHORT BETWEEN SENSOR CIRCUITS
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Disconnect Driver Door Side Impact Sensor C567.
Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes GO to AJ5 No REPAIR the affected circuit(s). Refer to OEM_CONNECTOR_REPAIR_PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information. GO to AJ16 - AJ5 CHECK THE PASSENGER C-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR FEED CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND AND SHORT BETWEEN SENSOR CIRCUITS
Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes GO to AJ14 No REPAIR the affected circuit(s). Refer to OEM_CONNECTOR_REPAIR_PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information. GO to AJ16 - AJ6 CHECK THE DRIVER DOOR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY INDICATED)
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Disconnect Driver Door Side Impact Sensor C567.
- Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
- Ignition ON.
Is any voltage present?
Yes REPAIR the affected circuits. Refer to OEM_CONNECTOR_REPAIR_PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information. GO to AJ16 No GO to AJ7 - AJ7 CHECK THE PASSENGER C-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY INDICATED)
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Disconnect Passenger C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3212.
- Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
- Ignition ON.
Is any voltage present?
Yes REPAIR the affected circuits. Refer to OEM_CONNECTOR_REPAIR_PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information. GO to AJ16 No GO to AJ14 - AJ8 CHECK THE DRIVER DOOR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR AND RCM (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE) CONNECTIONS (CIRCUIT OPEN)
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Gain access to the driver door side impact sensor and inspect C567 to make sure it is fully seated and locked. Seat and lock the connector as necessary.
- Gain access to the RCM and inspect C310A and C310B to make sure they are fully seated and locked. Seat and lock the connector(s) as necessary.
- Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.
Was DTC B1414:13 retrieved on-demand during self-test?
Yes GO to AJ9 No The fault is corrected. GO to AJ16 - AJ9 CHECK THE DRIVER DOOR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN (CIRCUIT OPEN)
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Disconnect Driver Door Side Impact Sensor C567.
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C310B Pin 34 C567 Pin 1 C310B Pin 33 C567 Pin 2
Are the resistances less than 0.5 ohm?
Yes GO to AJ10 No REPAIR the affected circuit. Refer to OEM_CONNECTOR_REPAIR_PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information. GO to AJ16 - AJ10 CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 1 DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (CIRCUIT OPEN)NOTE: This pinpoint test step attempts to change the fault reported by the RCM by inducing a different fault condition. If the fault reported changes, this indicates the RCM is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.
- Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.
Did the DTC change from B1414:13 to B1414:11?
Yes REMOVE the fused jumper wire and INSTALL a new driver front door side impact sensor. REFER to: Front Door Side Impact Sensor . GO to AJ16 No REMOVE the fused jumper wire and GO to AJ14 - AJ11 CHECK THE PASSENGER C-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR AND RCM (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE) CONNECTIONS (CIRCUIT OPEN)
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Gain access to the passenger C-pillar side impact sensor and inspect C3212 to be fully seated and locked. Seat and lock the connector as necessary.
- Gain access to the RCM and inspect C310A and C310B to be fully seated and locked. Seat and lock the connector(s) as necessary.
- Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.
Was DTC B1419:13 retrieved on-demand during self-test?
Yes GO to AJ12 No The fault is corrected. GO to AJ16 - AJ12 CHECK THE PASSENGER C-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN (CIRCUIT OPEN)
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Disconnect Passenger C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3212.
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C310B Pin 43 C3212 Pin 1 C310B Pin 44 C3212 Pin 2
Are the resistances less than 0.5 ohm?
Yes GO to AJ13 No REPAIR the affected circuit. Refer to OEM_CONNECTOR_REPAIR_PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information. GO to AJ16 - AJ13 CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 2 DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (CIRCUIT OPEN)NOTE: This pinpoint test step attempts to change the fault reported by the RCM by inducing a different fault condition. If the fault reported changes, this indicates the RCM is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.
- Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.
Did the DTC change from B1419:13 to B1414:11?
Yes REMOVE the fused jumper wire and INSTALL a new passenger C-pillar side impact sensor. REFER to: C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor . GO to AJ16 No REMOVE the fused jumper wire and GO to AJ14 - AJ14 CONFIRM THE RCM (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE) FAULTNOTE: Make sure all SRS components and the RCM electrical connectors are connected before carrying out the self-test. If not, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will be recorded.
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Prior to reconnecting any previously disconnected SRS component:
- inspect connector(s) (including any inline connectors) for pushed-out, loose or spread terminals and loose or frayed wire connections at terminals.
- inspect wiring harness for any damage, pinched, cut or pierced wires.
- inspect RCM C310A and C310B Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lever/lock for correct operation.
- repair any concerns found. Refer to OEM_CONNECTOR_REPAIR_PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information.
- Connect Driver Door Side Impact Sensor C567 (if previously disconnected).
- Connect Passenger C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3212.
- Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.
Was the original DTC retrieved on-demand during self-test?
Yes CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA. If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions. If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to: Restraints Control Module (RCM) . GO to AJ16 No In the process of diagnosing the fault, the fault condition has become intermittent. Do not install any new SRS components at this time. Install SRS components only when directed to do so in the pinpoint test. GO to AJ15 - AJ15 CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT FAULT
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Inspect:
- harness and component connectors for loose or spread terminals and loose or frayed wire connections at terminals.
- wiring harness for any damage, pinched, cut or pierced wires.
- RCM C310A and C310B Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lever/lock for correct operation.
- repair any concerns found. Refer to OEM_CONNECTOR_REPAIR_PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information.
- Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.
Were any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved on-demand during self-test?
Yes The fault(s) cannot be cleared until corrected and the DTC is no longer retrieved on-demand during self-test.For DTC B1414:11 or B1419:11, GO to AJ2 For DTC B1414:12 or B1419:12, GO to AJ6 For DTC B1414:13, GO to AJ8 For DTC B1419:13, GO to AJ11 No The fault is not present and cannot be recreated at this time. Do not install any new SRS components at this time. Install SRS components only when directed to do so in the pinpoint test. GO to AJ16 - AJ16 CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
- Ignition OFF.
- Connect all previously disconnected SRS components.
- If previously directed to depower the SRS, repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
- Ignition ON.
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NOTE: When selecting Restraints from the Self Test menu, DTCs are retrieved from the RCM, OCSM and BECMB.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.
Are any RCM, OCSM and/or BECMB Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved on-demand during self-test?
Yes Do not clear any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) until all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been resolved. DIAGNOSE and REPAIR the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). REFER to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart No The repair is complete. RETURN the vehicle to the customer.